Solomon Grundy (DC)
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Following the [[Crisis on Infinite Earths]], a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | Following the [[Crisis on Infinite Earths]], a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | ||
| − | + | Some claimed that Cyrus was a miser and a pervert who killed kids whose bodies were left in Slaughter Swamp. Though others had said that Cyrus Gold was an innocent victim of mob injustice. The '''Seven Unknown Men''' that were based in Slaughter Swamp were aware of both accounts of Cyrus Gold's life. (Seven Soldiers v1 #0) | |
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| + | According to one account, the [[Parliament of Trees]] were responsible for the transformation of Cyrus Gold when they looked to create a new champion but the process was not complete thus creating a failed plant elemental who called himself Solomon Grundy. (Swamp Thing v2 #68) | ||
He later came to be under the mental control of Gorilla Grodd where he was sent to attack Batman and Superman for President Luthor where he looked to claimed the one billion dollar bounty. (Superman/Batman v1 #3) | He later came to be under the mental control of Gorilla Grodd where he was sent to attack Batman and Superman for President Luthor where he looked to claimed the one billion dollar bounty. (Superman/Batman v1 #3) | ||
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| + | Grundy was shown to had join the ranks of the [[Secret Society of Super-Villains|Society]] and participated in their attack against the [[Secret Six (DC)|Secret Six]]. During the fight, he encountered the [[Rag Doll (DC)|Rag Doll]] [[Peter Merkel Jr.]] who came to befriend Grundy leading to him turning against the Society. (Villains United v1 #5) | ||
===Post-Flashpoint=== | ===Post-Flashpoint=== | ||
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During the '''War of Jokes and Riddles''', Grundy came to side himself with the Joker's faction in the war against the Riddler that engulfed Gotham. (Batman v3 #28) | During the '''War of Jokes and Riddles''', Grundy came to side himself with the Joker's faction in the war against the Riddler that engulfed Gotham. (Batman v3 #28) | ||
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| + | The sorceress '''Selena''' created a mindless clone of Solomon Grundy from his DNA sample to serve as the muscle for the Fatal Five and fought [[Supergirl]]. (Supergirl v7 #12) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | At Slaughter Swamp, his regenerative powers were even stronger where his severed limbs returned and reattached themselves to his torso in seconds. (Solomon Grundy v1 #5) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Alternate Versions== | ==Alternate Versions== | ||
*In JLA Secret Files and Origins 2004 v1 #1 (2004), an alternate version of the character named '''Sir Solomon Grundy''' appeared on an Earth located in the Anti-Matter Universe. | *In JLA Secret Files and Origins 2004 v1 #1 (2004), an alternate version of the character named '''Sir Solomon Grundy''' appeared on an Earth located in the Anti-Matter Universe. | ||
| + | *In Earth 2 v1 #3 (2012), an alternate version of Solomon Grundy appeared on [[Earth-Two]] in the post-Flashpoint Multiverse. This version had been a simple poor man who worked his fingers to the bone in order to support his anxious wife Pinney and newborn child. In 1898, he worked at the local butcher shop while constantly under the watchful eye of his morally dubious boss, '''Henry Pittance'''. One day his wife ran out of the office of his employer after what had appeared to be a molestation incident as evident by her screaming, though he quickly fell back in line when Henry ordered it. Later on, his wife would commit suicide over the incident leading to him following her in death where he became approach by the [[Grey (DC)|Grey]] to become their agent in the world leading to his revival as an undead monster named Solomon Grundy. | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
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*''Superman/Batman v1'': | *''Superman/Batman v1'': | ||
*''Justice League of America v2'': | *''Justice League of America v2'': | ||
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*''Earth-2 v1'': | *''Earth-2 v1'': | ||
Revision as of 09:38, 15 May 2022
Solomon Grundy is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
Contents |
Biography
Pre-Crisis
Cyrus Gold
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Some claimed that Cyrus was a miser and a pervert who killed kids whose bodies were left in Slaughter Swamp. Though others had said that Cyrus Gold was an innocent victim of mob injustice. The Seven Unknown Men that were based in Slaughter Swamp were aware of both accounts of Cyrus Gold's life. (Seven Soldiers v1 #0)
According to one account, the Parliament of Trees were responsible for the transformation of Cyrus Gold when they looked to create a new champion but the process was not complete thus creating a failed plant elemental who called himself Solomon Grundy. (Swamp Thing v2 #68)
He later came to be under the mental control of Gorilla Grodd where he was sent to attack Batman and Superman for President Luthor where he looked to claimed the one billion dollar bounty. (Superman/Batman v1 #3)
Grundy was shown to had join the ranks of the Society and participated in their attack against the Secret Six. During the fight, he encountered the Rag Doll Peter Merkel Jr. who came to befriend Grundy leading to him turning against the Society. (Villains United v1 #5)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
During the War of Jokes and Riddles, Grundy came to side himself with the Joker's faction in the war against the Riddler that engulfed Gotham. (Batman v3 #28)
The sorceress Selena created a mindless clone of Solomon Grundy from his DNA sample to serve as the muscle for the Fatal Five and fought Supergirl. (Supergirl v7 #12)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
At Slaughter Swamp, his regenerative powers were even stronger where his severed limbs returned and reattached themselves to his torso in seconds. (Solomon Grundy v1 #5)
Notes
- Solomon Grundy was created by Alfred Bester and Paul Reinman where he made his first appearance in All-American Comics v1 #61 (October, 1944).
Alternate Versions
- In JLA Secret Files and Origins 2004 v1 #1 (2004), an alternate version of the character named Sir Solomon Grundy appeared on an Earth located in the Anti-Matter Universe.
- In Earth 2 v1 #3 (2012), an alternate version of Solomon Grundy appeared on Earth-Two in the post-Flashpoint Multiverse. This version had been a simple poor man who worked his fingers to the bone in order to support his anxious wife Pinney and newborn child. In 1898, he worked at the local butcher shop while constantly under the watchful eye of his morally dubious boss, Henry Pittance. One day his wife ran out of the office of his employer after what had appeared to be a molestation incident as evident by her screaming, though he quickly fell back in line when Henry ordered it. Later on, his wife would commit suicide over the incident leading to him following her in death where he became approach by the Grey to become their agent in the world leading to his revival as an undead monster named Solomon Grundy.
In other media
Television
- In Challenge of the Super Friends, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Jimmy Weldon.
- In Justice League Action, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Fred Tatasciore.
- In Gotham, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the live-action television series where he was portrayed by actor Drew Powell. This version was originally Butch Gilzean who was a mob enforcer working for gangster Fish Mooney.
- In Stargirl, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the live-action DC Universe television series.
Films
- In Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by uncredited actor Corey Burton.
Video games
- In DC Universe Online, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the MMORPG where he was voiced by actor David Jennison.
- In Injustice: Gods Among Us, Solomon Grundy appeared in the setting of the fighting video game where he was voiced once again by actor Fred Tatasciore.
Appearances
- All-American Comics v1: (1944)
- Justice League of America v1:
- Superman/Batman v1:
- Justice League of America v2:
- Solomon Grundy v1:
- Earth-2 v1:
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